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Overview |
Columbus State | JCSU | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Columbus State | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $331 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Columbus State | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,093 students)
Columbus State vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 299.8% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at JCSU than Columbus State University ($17,474.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than JCSU ($12,902 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 70.1% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($7,100 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Johnson C Smith University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 41.2% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($12,911 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 165 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Columbus State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Columbus State students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Columbus State vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or JCSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between JCSU and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Columbus State University (37% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $30,300)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $6,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,050)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($268 vs. $331)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/